Amanda Compton

KUIU ISLAND — The Cape Decision Lighthouse is like a challenging female romantic interest. Alluring and statuesque, but difficult to access, even with the right key. That’s something nearly two dozen Alaskans found out in July. Watch that first step The skipper cussed on the ship’s stern. With each uprising ocean swell, the vessel smashed … Continue reading Saving Cape Decision: The quest to rescue an iconic Alaska lighthouse

"Take that, cancer!" said Jody Schmitz with every stride during her cancer treatment fitness regimen.

Kim Heacox rekindles his 35-year love affair with Denali National Park in "The Rhythm of the Wild," part of a surge of new work from the acclaimed Gustavus author, who asks, "How many voices are there in Alaska saying, ‘Change everything now’?"

It is hard to envy Erik Boraas' job. As the executive director of Trail Mix, the very reason his position exists is because addressing Juneau's trails is complicated